Very kind of this whimbrel (front) & curlew (rear) to kick about together to show the differences between them. Everything is bigger on a curlew - longer beak, more pink on the lower mandible and adults are generally larger than whimbrel. Also, whimbrel have stripy heads | WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Animal conservation is a team effort and SeaWorld Rescue's recent rescue, rehabilitation, and return of a long-billed curlew is a perfect example. After being found entangled and rescued by our partners at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, the bird was brought to SeaWorld where its wounds were treated, and it regained a healthy weight so that it could then be safely returned to the wild. Together with San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, we’re proud to make a d